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Primary Supply Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Sunderland, South Shields

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  • North East
  • Flexible, Full time, Part time, Temp to Perm
  • £110 – £117 Pay Per Day
  • Primary Education

Primary Supply Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) 

Excellent Pay & Immediate Starts!

  • £110 – £117 Pay Per Day
  • Flexible, Part-time, Full-time & Long-Term
  • North East – Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Sunderland, South Shields
  • UK Applicants ONLY – sponsorship is not available

Looking for your next supply opportunity? Join our team as a Primary Supply Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) across Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Sunderland and South Shields.  We offer the highest rates of pay across the North East, flexible placements, with immediate openings across our wonderful local schools.

Here at Schools Mutual Services, we are on a mission to provide the best school experience for every child in our school communities so that their life chances are transformed. To support us on this mission, we have opportunities for highly motivated and inspiring supply HLTAs (Higher Level Teaching Assistants) who will work across our family of schools

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will have a passion for inspiring, supporting and challenging students to achieve excellence. Working as part of our team, you will have high standards and expectations and bring a positive ‘can do’ attitude to support a positive culture.

Inspire young minds and promote learning and welfare by providing practical and learning support to students, including those with statements of special educational needs, under the direction of the class teacher and benefit from exceptional support.

We need Higher Level Teaching Assistants who:

  • Hold the necessary L3 qualification or an equivalent specialism in SEND support
  • Can work with a wide range of stakeholders to provide high quality support focused on maximising outcomes for all children who need support
  • Can support individualised interventions to improve skills through 1:1 sessions and small groups
  • Can provide appropriate cover for PPA sessions
  • Is passionate about supporting children with additional needs to improve their skills and opportunity
  • Has proven school experience in a supportive role from either a primary or secondary school
  • Exhibits excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
  • Is nurturing, patient, and enthusiastic, bringing energy and inspiration to the classroom
  • Is adaptable and resilient, ready to meet the joyful unpredictability of school life

Working for Schools Mutual Services, you get:

The best rates of pay, supporting national pay scales – rewarding you fairly for your qualifications and experience

  • PAYE Contracts & weekly pay – putting you in control by taking out unnecessary costs, giving you the highest pay and keeping costs low for schools
  • 20% enhanced pension – providing for your future
  • Extensive health & wellbeing programme – putting your wellbeing first
  • CPD & Training Opportunities – to keep you up to date
  • Dedicated & skilled professionals around you – helping to get you the best roles and supporting you every step of the way

You will need a recognised L3 qualification or overseas equivalent and recent successful school and classroom practice.  You must be able to provide references for your experience and have the right to work in the UK.

Our family of schools are:

  • Welcoming and supportive school communities with a strong focus on collaboration and well-being.
  • Well-resourced learning environments, including vibrant indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
  • A chance to shape the personalised journey of children and have a lasting impact on their lives.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. Following our compliance checks you will be supported by your dedicated SMS contact, to find the right fit within our growing community of schools and multi-academy trusts and will have access to permanent opportunities.

Apply for this position and upload your CV, one of the SMS team will be in touch.

SMS Principles:

  1. To provide high-quality and reliable support staff and teachers for all schools.
  2. To ensure fair pay & conditions for the staff employed but to also remain fiercely competitive
  3. To give back to schools by not taking excess profits out of education

About Schools Mutual Services:

Schools Mutual Services (SMS) is a not-for-profit, mutual supply agency dedicated to education.  The business was born out of sheer frustration at the exorbitant margins being made by supply agencies.  Nick Hurn OBE, the Chief Executive Officer of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is the company’s chairman, and the board is made-up of current education executive leadership. The Board’s primary goal is to ensure valuable resources remain in the sector and pay & benefits are commensurate with colleagues, critical for maintaining quality of education provision.

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Benefits

Enhanced Pension, Extensive Health & Wellbeing Programme, CPD & Training Opportunities, PAYE Contracts & Weekly Pay, National Pay Scales, Your Will Prepared for Free, Outstanding Personal Support

Schedule

Ability To Commute / Relocate

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